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After days and days of gray skies and chilly temps -- including the 4th of July, the weather did it's usual thing! On Monday, July 5, brilliant blue skies suddenly appeared and tomorrow it's supposed to be 90 degrees! And while we're overjoyed to see the sun and the warm temps, I have to admit that all blue can be a bit boring to photograph. So, here are some skies from last week that have a little more personality!
Nature is a revelation of God; Art is a revelation of man.
~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
He who knows all the answers has not yet been asked all the questions.
~ Author unknown
Be intent upon the perfection of the present day. ~ William Law
In summer, the song sings itself.
~ William Carlos Williams
Winter is an etching, spring a watercolor, summer an oil painting and autumn a mosaic of them all. ~Stanley Horowitz
And this was today!
Lovely photos, Sylvia. I know what you mean about those "plain" blue skies, though. We have finally reached monsoon season here in southern New Mexico, with lots of interesting clouds to photograph. Happy Skywatching!
ReplyDeleteGreat pics with P E R S O N A L I T Y, I'd sing it for you but I don't know how to do audio clips.
ReplyDeleteOh what great skies you captured. I'm glad you're always there when nature paints the sky wonderful.
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely day.
Yes, cear blue skies are a bit of a chalange for the photographer but you more than rose to it with that last shot.
ReplyDeleteI think your skies is wonderful! Lovely clouds too.
ReplyDeleteWish you a blessed weekend:-)
Bonjour Madame K, ;-) I'm doing some catching up and have to say that you've posted some seriously beautiful photos of your world lately ;-) the world that I miss so much :-( If all goes well, I'll be back in just over 2 months, yay! Beautiful skies and quotes too, over here the sky is just blue, nothing but blue, not a hint of anything else. And it's way too hot! Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteP.S.: I like ze new header, is that Seattle rain in the top left hand corner?!! :-))
ReplyDeleteHi ~ Beautiful clouds but I am thankful for boring blue skies ! And I love your new header...fun and colorful.
ReplyDeleteLovely summer skies!!
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very beautiful shots and wonderful post.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
Happy SWF!
Wonderful sky captures and beautiful quotes!! Loved this post
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Hi! Oh Sylvia... it's in the 90's here too... sweltering~
ReplyDeleteyour refreshingly cool clouds would be very welcomed~
I love the quote too!
Many blessings to you ... wishing you some cool shade ~ Maria
There is so much personality to the clouds against the sky. Great shots.
ReplyDeleteNice post where have you taken this if I may ask
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Beautiful busy skies though today's looks calm - and hot?? Lovely shots, Sylvia. Hope you have a great weekend :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat collection of photos to celebrate Sky Watch Friday and agree with you a sprinkle of clouds do make for an interesting horizon.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos Sylvia. Beautiful and clear sky!
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You have lots of variety of clouds here. I get what your saying about "personality".
ReplyDeleteAwesome shots. Lovely cloud formations in the sky.
ReplyDeleteThose are lovely looking clouds Sylvia
ReplyDeleteGreat series of photos and "thoughts"
ReplyDeleteBleu en this clouds go hand in hand!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photo's!
Gr.
P-TER
Beautiful summery skies Sylvia, - and wonderful words and thoughts.
ReplyDeleteLovely summery skies - at last! Enjoy a sunny weekend!
ReplyDeletelovely photos
ReplyDeleteWe're on our third nice day in a row here! It is totally amazing! Love your beautiful skies.
ReplyDeleteGreat cloud patterns..I especially like the third one...awesome formations.
ReplyDeleteThose clouds are like wonderful sculptures on the sky - love those photos, Sylvia.
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend to you !
The sky so very very blue Sylvia.
ReplyDeleteBlow som of it to me please :-)
Beautiful. I love the William Carlos Williams quote. Have a wonderful day today :)
ReplyDeleteI absolutely agree, a sky needs something in it to set off the blue.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots as always.
Enjoy your warm weather while it lasts.
such beautiful series of skies, gorgeous clouds and dramatic hues.
ReplyDeleteand i love the quotes specially of stanley horowitz
have a lovely day!
Lovely skies Sylvia, such pretty colours too. I agree that the skies with the cloud formations are the most interesting.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful skywatch set! Dramatic and serene summer skies.
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy for you and your beautiful weather and wondrous skies Sylvia!
ReplyDeleteSylvia: I do love those blue skies with decorative clouds.
ReplyDeleteI am greatly enjoying your quotes:
ReplyDelete"Nature is a revelation of God; Art is a revelation of man."
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"In summer, the song sings itself."
Handsome skies.
The first shot is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sky photos. The first one is my favourite. Great shots.
ReplyDeleteHave a good weekend
Beautiful photographs sylvia, love the first and the second, nice cloud formation
ReplyDeleteHave a nice weekend
I love the blue but I agree I love seeing the white puffy clouds too! Wonderful series of skywatch photos, Sylvia! have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteYou found some interesting cloudy skies to go with your quotes, but I'll bet you're most excited about that clear blue that you enjoyed today!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos. I particularly love the fourth one with the vivid colors.
ReplyDeleteLovely sky views, as usual. It is so nice to see them after our dull grey skies. Have a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteNo matter what part of the world we live in, the beautiful skies put on a great show. Loved all the various changes. That header is just the neatest.
ReplyDeleteThe skies on your side of the island are always so beautiful through your lens. Thanks, Sylvia.
ReplyDeleteWe have skies like these here at the moment.
ReplyDeleteYahooo! As usual beautiful series of the skies, Sylvia!
ReplyDeleteThat first photo and the way the clouds are reminds me of the "Long arm of the law" streching out his arm and using his finger so say...."Come here".
ReplyDeleteChangeable skies are always best! Enjoy your sun while it lasts, Sylvia.
ReplyDeletegorgeous captures with wise words! great combo!
ReplyDeletePearly and silky clouds, and the best of the blue skies!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful world you live in! Enjoy the nice weather!
Wondrous skies.
ReplyDeleteHappy SWF Sylvia.!
"Regina"
Hi Sylvia, thanks for dropping by On This Side of Town... as always you capture things amazing ... Great sky.. Have a nice day!
ReplyDeleteIsn't the weather nice? All of your pictures fit the greatness of nature.
ReplyDeleteThe heat is energizing - YES!
wonderful photos, nice SkyWatch series
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Bram
oh, we're having weird weather.. heavy rains during evening and so hot hot hot days. You captured those pictures quite well. happy weekend!
ReplyDeletebeautiful sky's!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful as always Sylvia.
ReplyDeleteI agree, clouds make a sky more interesting. My fave is the one with the clouds and the tops of the spruce trees.
ReplyDeleteAs usual your quotes are as inspiring as your skies.
ReplyDeleteI like the last 2 pictures best for some reason. You have captured different moods of the sky Sylvia..well done!
ReplyDeleteSuch a varied display of clouds the Seattle skies present for you to capture and share. Though, this time of year, the plain blue ones are appreciated best!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
lovely skies specially the 4th one. :)
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful cloud formations! These pictures are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend! :)
Super series of photos, the clouds are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Clouds do make the skies more dramatic!
ReplyDeleteYour images are softly spoken and go along beautifully with your quotes beneath. The one about summer song, reminds me a little of my captures for SkyWatch last week. I love the firs and clouds and the charm they give one another. Have a very blessed weekend Sylvia~
ReplyDeleteSylvia -- that's pretty much why I haven't been posting to SkyWatch recently. Plain blue skies. After most of a lifetime in the Pacific Northwest I never would have thought that I'd say that plain blue skies can be a bit -- not exactly boring -- but a little monotonous for picture taking.
ReplyDeletenice week where you live. :)
ReplyDeleteI wonder...how do you manage to visit everyone? Must take an awful lot of time. But I am glad you do.
Very strange and beautiful cloud formations. Nice clear blue skies and great weather for the outdoors.
ReplyDeleteHappy a wonderful weekend!
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